You can always improvise

You can’t always be prepared for everything — but you can always improvise!

Christine came from Singapore for her European solo trip and was interested in a 2-hour portrait shoot in Zermatt, we wanted it to be a combination of a walk in the city and a bit of nature. Everything would be ideal except for the weather — it was a typical autumn, a cold rainy day and thick fog. Many people are so sad that they won’t see the beautiful majestic Matterhorn even though they have to travel half way around the world.

Since early morning I have been walking around the balcony door and looking out to see if it might get a little better, the forecast said that there was hope for the afternoon. But nothing changed. I was waiting for my phone to ring and the shoot to be canceled. But Christine was very brave and ready for whatever Zermatt had to offer — and Zermatt rewarded her. We started with a walk around Zermatt among wooden houses, a busy street, but also quieter places, then Christie and I took a road above Zermatt, where there are open meadows, trees, a view of the mountains and the city. I had been there the day before to walk the dog, I knew that the place was nice, but…

When we arrived at that moment, there was also a herd of black-nosed sheep. It seemed beautiful to me and I immediately saw how the sheep would blend into the background, while Christine would pose in the foreground. However, after a while… The curious sheep came closer and closer to us, I was scared for a while, I didn’t know how to react and how they, including Christine, would react. And that was probably the most beautiful moment, Christine remained completely still and the sheep kept coming closer to her, they let themselves be petted and some gave her gentle kisses on the cheek, I was fascinated, I couldn’t take my eyes off the viewfinder, it was so magical.

The idea of ​​a sunny day and a view of the Matterhorn may seem beautiful — but I believe that this was a much stronger and more interesting experience that Christine will not forget for a long time.

Being open and spontaneous for everything that a given situation offers is the best thing that can be — only in this way we always capture that unique moment!

And it is precisely for such moments that I am here for you…

with love Nickey

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